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Today on the show we're talking all about Complex PTSD. I've been in the rebuilding phase of my last over the past year and that is all associated with C-PTSD traumas that I've been fighting on two fronts. The past associated with my parents and the more recent past associated with my marriage and emotional abuse. I remind you of what C-PTSD is and then share my story, where I am now and how under...

Today on the show we're talking about the notion of getting what you put out into the world. Not that you should do so with expectation but that if you're putting out bad vibes, surrounding yourself with toxic people or simply anyone who doesn't align with your life path then they have no reason for being there. It can be difficult to sever these attachments but it can be pivotal for our personal...

Today on the show we're talking about asking for help. It started out as a conversation with myself about the current desperation that I'm feeling but quickly translated into a realization that I've had a terrible time with asking for help. My mental health is not in the best place so it's a bit of a somber episode. I'm having trouble knowing what to do with my current issues, so thank you for you...

Today on the show we're talking about avoiding conflict, addressing my personal fears and my own personal accountability. I need to do more and I know I need to do more. This lifestyle I've been cultivating is a largely a fantasy that isn't matching up to reality and for the things that are actually working to not come crashing down, I need to man-up and own that I need to work smarter and harder...

Today on the show we're talking about Obsession. I've been thinking about it because I'm re-approaching mania and that, for me, is one of the symptoms that comes to light. I become obsessed with other people being accurate in their assertions that I become combative with those around me. I certainly like a good debate and I have no qualms about correcting someone but when I become obsessed it hurt...

Today on the show we're talking all about ideology. We very much get caught up in the big picture of what we think is happening, might happen or want to happen. It's another way of both tempering expectations but also taking stock in what you can actually control. How can you actually make those big dreams a reality instead of letting them sit in the clouds all the time? What can we do to bring th...

Today on the show I wanted the recount the story of my trip across the country 1 year ago. It was around this time in 2017 in which I had just left my previous marriage, left San Diego, left my job and started a new life. It was a scary journey and a risky decision to leave. I talk all about what I learned on that solo drive, the mental difficulties and whether or not I'd do it again. There are gr...

Today on the show we're talking with my friend Abigail McLagan about her story with recovery, building a business at a young age, having to grow up quickly and about surrounding yourself with the right people. It's an important conversation that I think everyone under 25 should absolutely listen to as you move forward through life. Support the show: http://www.dopeamine.life Learn about the host:...

Today on the show we're talking about Dichotomies, the extreme black and white decisions that we all make as humans. What can we do to start living in the gray area? and how does this even show up for us? I read an article by Paul Emerich (I said his name wrong on the show, my apologies!) about Love. Logic. and False Dichotomies that breaks down a bit of this in a clearer way than I ever good. So...

Today on the show we're talking all about consistency in business, in relation to mental health. It's a major issue in today's world for people to put so many expectations on themselves because there are so many external representations of what "SHOULD" be that challenge our every day needs. We're going to have days where we crash, don't feel well, need self-care and have to make it all stop. Sett...

Today on the show we're talking about losing subscribers. Those of us who are trying to do business online can sometimes fall into a difficult trap of associating our identity to how many people follow us. There are a few things to consider when we're looking at that drop in numbers. What is causing? Can we get more accurate data? Is it us or are they a fake account being removed? Either way, that...

Today on the show we're talking about strengthening your resolve. This means creating a sense of self that is strong, unwavering and decided through firm assertive language for yourself and to yourself. We talk about the language it takes to start thinking about yourself more confidently. We also explore the signs that we may not be as strong as we think we are, then how to improve that. Support t...

Today on the show we're talking about EQ vs. IQ. What is emotional intelligence? We break that down as well as the importance of it. Why do we need to care about our and others emotional state? Well, simple it's a big part of being human. It's also important to note than an emotional predisposition doesn't mean you're automatically good at it. Get out the tissues while we work through some emotion...

Today on the show we're talking about PTSD, the beginnings, the symptoms and using coach as well as therapy to help reclaim a stake in life. Linda Green is our guest today speaking about her experience with PTSD, how she's managed and it how she's now connecting people to a better path through personal coaching. Not everyone can coach from personal experience, so it's not only amazing to hear her...

Today on the show we're talking about the unique aspect of entrepreneurship in regards to personal accountability as a main focus of the mindset shift that needs to occur. You're solely responsible for your business growth and that means taking personal responsibility for your boundaries and whatever else you need to be successful in business. Support the show: http://www.dopeamine.life About the...

Today on the show we're talking about boundaries vs. barriers. What does that mean? It means defining the difference between personal development boundaries that benefit our every day well-being and the barriers we place around us to avoid new ideas, bad feelings and personal growth. We also talk about bad feelings themselves and how emotional regulation is necessary for growth. We experience a lo...

Today on the show we're talking about two topics that work well together. General ignorance in modern society and the casual use of psychological terminology as a means to boost the severity of someone's feelings and simultaneously the severity of others. Much of this happens subconsciously so I understand that it's a difficult discussion to have but the point is that we should strive to have more...

Today I wanted to talk about this concept of being starstruck by other people. Particularly looking up to famous people and assuming that they're instantly better than you, you'll never be that and letting it affect your self-esteem in a major way. In reality, we are all on different paths with different goals and different starting lines. So comparison is illogical and useless. The same goes for...

Today on the show we're talking about The Call of the Void. This is a concept that many us has experienced. We stand close to the of a build or a cliff, perfectly safe with no intention to jump but we get this startling realization that if we don't actively tell ourselves not to jump that we may have actually jumped. This isn't exclusive to heights, many have experienced this sensation of wanting...

Today we're talking about normalizing mental illness from 2 different angles. We start by talking about teenagers normalizing it as social leverage and the remainder of society using some mental illness terminology to boost their every day emotions for emphasis. We're going to talk more about the latter in an upcoming episode. For now, hold on to your seat because I get a little heated in this epi...

Today on the show we're talking being at the edge of destruction. I feel like some of my episodes lately haven't about me and what I'm going through, so I figured today was the perfect opportunity to work through those feelings. It's not always easy for me to exhibit emotional expression, it's a challenge and it's difficult to continue to feel like I have the room to express what I need to express...

Today on the show we're talking about Making Fun of People. Humans be humans and we all have a story. Some of us are caught in a vulnerable state, turned into memes or viral videos. Some of us don't want that. Some people are simply trying to live their lives to the best of their ability. I've been guilty of taking photos of some "weird" person in the past and posting it with the hopes of making m...

Today on the show we're talking about external validation. Why do we seek it? Most of us are working on ways to not give a crap about what people think but we are social creatures and sometimes need a little extra love when we've depleted our reserves for being able to provide that for ourselves. We also need to be better at asking for help as mental illness sufferers. Support the show: http://www...

Today on the show we're talking about the concept of knowing nothing. As we get older, past our teenage years and into our 30s we can't help this feeling of knowing nothing. We are exposed to new ideas, new people, new environments all the time and simply feel as though there is no way we could know everything or anything. It can become a little absurd. But where some people see difficulty or insi...

Today on the show we're going to talk about the concept of manifesting success. What does it mean to manifest something in your life? To visualize a goal and achieve? Can there be an unhealthy version of that? We ask that questions and play with this idea of "The Progress Wheel" as a means to know if you're working towards something or simply being entitled to an affirmation you're giving yourself...